The mother of an infant with multiple anomalies tells the nurse that she had a viral infection in the beginning of her pregnancy. Which viral infection is associated with fetal anomalies?
a. Measles
b. Roseola
c. Rubella
d. Herpes simplex virus (HSV)
C
The rubella virus can cross the placenta and infect the fetus, causing fetal anomalies. Measles is not associated with congenital defects. Most cases of roseola occur in children 6 to 18 months old. HSV can be transmitted to the newborn infant during vaginal delivery, causing multisystem disease. It is not transmitted transplacentally to the fetus during gestation.
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a. acting on what is right in a situation. b. always doing what patients want. c. being of good moral character. d. following strict guidelines for action.
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Calculate the extent of the burn injury (TBSA) using the rule of nines. _____ % Record your answer rounding to the nearest whole number.
A nurse is conducting a developmental screening to assess for domain-specific development, in-cluding gross and fine motor skills. Which developmental screening tool would the nurse most likely use?
a. Pediatric Symptom Checklist b. Ages and Stages Questionnaire c. Parents' Evaluation of Developmental Status d. Denver II
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a. "How many times per week do you exercise?" b. "Are you able to stand on one foot for 5 seconds?" c. "Would you please describe your usual activities during the day?" d. "How many hours a day do you spend watching television or sitting in front of a computer?"